Open Enrollment for the BLET Short Term Disability On-The-Job (Part B) Coverage

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, July 16 — Open Enrollment for the BLET’s Short Term Disability On-The-Job (Part B) insurance has started and will end on July 31, 2018. Those who enroll will have their coverage take effect on August 1, 2018.

If you are a locomotive engineer working on a participating railroad your Off-The-Job (Part A) coverage of the BLET Short Term Disability Plan will automatically continue based on continuing eligibility. Those who are eligible for Part A may enroll in Part B.

On-The-Job coverage is voluntary. Participation in this additional occupational coverage is not required.

Benefits and coverage are as follows:

• Benefits are $375 per week for non-occupational disabilities, for up to a maximum of 52 weeks.• There is a 14-day waiting period before benefits are paid.• The monthly premium is $20.00. Premiums are paid through an automatic direct debit from your checking or savings account on the 15th of each month.• Benefits are not subject to repayment upon receipt of a FELA settlement or any other personal injury settlement.• Part B benefits are not considered taxable as ordinary income.

Important:

Your initial and continued eligibility for the On-The-Job (Part B) coverage remains dependent on your eligibility for Part A. In order to be eligible for Part A, you must maintain seven (7) starts in each month with one (1) start as an engineer in order to be covered in the following month.

If you are currently enrolled in and are paying for the On-The-Job (Part B) coverage, no action is required for coverage to continue.